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Here, two-time Indian FPL champion Lateriser assesses the Manchester United squad ahead of a favourable fixture swing.
Not often in the last few years have I been asked to write specifically about Manchester United, which in itself is quite encouraging.
In the next three Gameweeks, the Red Devils face West Ham United at home followed by two trips to Aston Villa and Fulham.
It’s worth noting that both West Ham and Aston Villa have the best expected goals conceded (xGC) record over the last six matches. So, if opting for a United attacker, the expectation should be more ‘steady stream’ rather than an explosion of points. Their underlying attacking stats haven’t been great (ranking near the middle) but it is worth noting that a bad start was then followed by better results against tougher teams.
The last five games have been against Manchester City, Everton, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, a selection of the league’s stingiest defences.
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THE ATTACK
Gameweek 9 brought Antony‘s (£7.6m) first full game, so it’s worth looking at the data since then to identify trends as Erik ten Hag’s side has finally settled into a rhythm.
Let us look at goal threat first.
For more on Gameweek 14, my fellow Pro Pundit Zophar and I did a short comprehensive podcast where we discuss Liverpool, Arsenal and the short-term flings we like for the final pre-World Cup weeks. You can watch it below:
1 year, 6 months agoHe's not even a negative defensive player, very un-Southgate like!